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Forbes
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Trades One No. 1 For Another — And Owns The Entire Top Three
Kendrick Lamar rules Billboard's Rap Airplay chart again as 'Luther' replaces his own 'TV Off' at ... More No. 1, while he also controls the entire top three. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 06: Kendrick Lamar speaks during the Super Bowl LVIX Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIX Halftime Show Press Conference at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by) Kendrick Lamar has been enjoying a wildly successful run on Billboard's rap charts for months now. First, he grabbed headlines and dominated multiple tallies with 'Not Like Us,' his now-Grammy-winning Drake diss track. Then came GNX, his latest studio album that's packed with hits, many of which have become radio staples as of late. This week, Lamar continues his reign on one of the most important rap rankings in the U.S., and he does so by swapping out one of his own smashes for another. On this week's Rap Airplay chart, Lamar is back on the top, but not with the same song that was leading last frame. Instead, 'Luther,' his collaboration with SZA, lifts from No. 2 to No. 1 on the ranking, displacing one of his own tunes in the process. The cut has now spent 18 weeks on the tally, though this is only its second frame ruling the list. Just last week, 'TV Off' was the top track across rap radio in America. The tune, which credits both Lamar and Lefty Gunplay, is pushed down to No. 2, as 'Luther' takes over once more, with DJs and radio programmers switching which GNX cut they prefer. This frame, Lamar does something few artists will ever achieve — he controls the top three spots on one of Billboard's radio charts. Coming in behind 'Luther' and 'TV Off' is 'Squabble Up,' a solo effort and the original focus track from GNX. That tune is up to No. 3 this week, its highest placement yet on the ranking. 'Squabble Up' has now spent 19 weeks on the Rap Airplay list, one more than either 'Luther' or 'TV Off.' So far, it's only peaked at No. 3, but if its upward ascent continues, Lamar may swap out a winner for the third week in a row – earning a trio of champions in a row. Just outside the highest tier, another GNX track is on the rise. 'Peekaboo,' which features AzChike, inches up one space to No. 13. That position represents a new peak for the tune, now in its sixth week on the Rap Airplay chart. While it still has some distance to cross before it comes close to giving Lamar one more ruler, his winning streak could continue. Even if 'Peakaboo' doesn't hit No. 1, if the cut breaks into the top 10 – which seems likely – it will be a major win for the rapper, as it's extremely rare for any act to occupy a quartet of spots inside the loftiest tier on any of Billboard's airplay tallies at the same time, especially as a lead act.
Forbes
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Breaks With Tradition On The Radio With Multiple Rising Hits
Drake earns three rising hits from Some Sexy Songs for You, but Kendrick Lamar outshines him with ... More four from GNX and replaces himself at No. 1. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Drake speaks onstage during Drake's Till Death Do Us Part rap battle on October 30, 2021 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by) Drake has spent more than a decade dominating nearly every Billboard ranking there is. It's not unusual to see his name appear multiple times on a single tally, especially when he has a new project out. But this week, he's doing something slightly different, even for him. While he often spreads out his hits, selecting one single to focus on for each radio format – as is common music industry practice – he's currently gaining ground with several tracks from the same project. All of the wins that belong to Drake on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart this frame come from his recent collaborative effort Some Sexy Songs 4 U, created with fellow musician PartyNextDoor, and they're all on the way up. 'Give Me a Hug,' one of the standout solo cuts from Some Sexy Songs 4 U, improves from No. 10 to No. 8. Just behind it, 'Nokia' rockets from No. 36 to No. 28. Lower on the ranking, 'Somebody Loves Me,' which features PartyNextDoor, steps up from No. 37 to No. 31 this period. None of the tracks from Some Sexy Songs 4 U that are currently charting on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay list have been around for long. 'Give Me a Hug' is the longest-running hit, and it has only spent four weeks on the ranking. The other two—'Nokia' and 'Somebody Loves Me'—both debuted just one frame ago, though they may stick around for weeks to come as they rise. While Drake is soaring with three tracks from Some Sexy Songs 4 U, his frequent chart rival Kendrick Lamar also fills multiple spaces on the same radio list — and he actually manages to outdo his fellow hip-hop superstar. Lamar currently claims four spots on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, mostly thanks to tunes from his new album GNX. 'Luther,' the set's current single, holds at No. 2 this week. 'TV Off,' a fan-favorite with Lefty Gunplay, slips slightly from No. 1 to No. 3. Two more cuts also appear on the same tally at the same time, as 'Squabble Up' holds steady at No. 11, while 'Peekaboo,' which credits AZChike, debuts at No. 35. Perhaps the most impressive chart move connected to Lamar this frame is that he replaces himself at No. 1. 'TV Off' loses its crown – but it's '30 for 30,' another smash he's credited on, that takes its place. The song, another joint effort with SZA, bolts from No. 5 to No. 1.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Now It's Drake's Turn To Replace Kendrick Lamar At No. 1 On The Charts
Drake's 'Nokia' returns to No. 1 on two Billboard charts, replacing Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' ... More as the pair's rivalry continues via digital song sales. TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 2: Drake watches on as the Sacramento Kings play the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) Drake and Kendrick Lamar may not be trading barbs anymore, but the two hip-hop heavyweights continue to go back and forth, only now it's on the Billboard charts. Their feud dominated headlines last year, and while it appears to have cooled for now, their battle has shifted from diss tracks to digital song sales, with both men jockeying for control of some of the most important tallies in the genre. Drake's latest single 'Nokia' is quickly growing into a proper hit. This week, the track climbs on several Billboard rankings, including a pair of genre-specific rosters that center solely on purchases. 'Nokia' reclaims the top spot on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and Rap Digital Song Sales charts. That makes it the bestselling song not just in rap, but across the larger hip-hop umbrella. Drake is accustomed to leading those tallies, and he's back in charge again after a brief break — but what makes this turn especially interesting is who he just dethroned. 'Nokia' kicks Lamar's 'Not Like Us' out of the No. 1 spot on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and Rap Digital Song Sales charts. Lamar had been in command of both lists with what many saw as the definitive track in their feud. 'Not Like Us' was widely regarded as the knockout punch that ended the back-and-forth between the two rappers last spring. Since then, it's become one of the biggest tracks of the past year — the kind of song that defines not just a season, but maybe even a generation. While 'Not Like Us' is no longer leading those purchase-centric rankings, it's hardly gone. The tune dips just one rung on each tally, settling at No. 2. Lamar also has time on his side. 'Not Like Us' has now spent 46 frames on both charts, far longer than 'Nokia,' which has been present for only a month. So, while Drake is currently ahead, Lamar has built a longer-lasting win. Even though he's no longer running the show, Lamar continues to crowd the upper reaches of both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and Rap Digital Song Sales rankings. 'Luther,' his collaboration with SZA, holds steady at No. 3 on both tallies. He's not done there. 'TV Off,' his joint effort with Lefty Gunplay, 'Squabble Up' and another cut, 'Peekaboo,' created with AzChike, all currently appear inside the top 10 on at least one of the lists.
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Matches Drake's Showing With A New No. 1 Smash
Kendrick Lamar has been dominating the Billboard charts and breaking records for many years, but the past 12 months have been especially huge for the rapper. After scoring a career-defining win with the Drake diss track 'Not Like Us,' he released his latest album GNX late in 2024, and that set has continued to churn out hit after hit after hit. The rapper makes history and joins several hip-hop powerhouses this week as he earns another No. 1 on one of Billboard's radio rankings, as his successful streak continues with another huge smash. Lamar earns a brand new No. 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart this week thanks to his collaboration with SZA, '30 for 30.' The tune jumps from No. 5 to the summit, becoming his latest hit to perform well at radio. As '30 for 30' rises to the top, it replaces 'TV Off,' another Lamar-led cut. That track, a duet with Lefty Gunplay from GNX, slips from No. 1 this week. Before 'TV Off,' the chart was ruled by 'Luther,' another collaboration between Lamar and SZA. That means the rapper has now replaced himself at No. 1 not once, but twice in a row. With '30 for 30' now in charge, Lamar claims an incredibly rare feat: three back-to-back-to-back leaders on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. That kind of uninterrupted run at No. 1 is uncommon on any Billboard tally, but especially on this genre-focused airplay ranking. According to Billboard, Lamar is just the fourth artist to manage three successive No. 1 hits on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with no gap in between. He joins an elite club of rappers who have pulled this off. 50 Cent was the first, scoring the trifecta with 'Candy Shop' featuring Olivia and two collaborative efforts with The Game—'How We Do' and 'Hate It or Love It.' Lil Wayne followed, thanks to his solo smash 'How to Love' and featured turns on Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' and DJ Khaled's 'I'm On One.' Then came Drake, who saw 'God's Plan' and 'Nice For What' hit No. 1 consecutively before appearing on BlocBoy JB's 'Look Alive,' which also took over the top spot. Now, Lamar joins their ranks. '30 for 30' is just the latest radio smash in Lamar's discography. The rapper has now scored nine No. 1 hits on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart throughout his career. That list includes solo efforts and collaborative tracks alike. He's also landed a total of 17 top 10s, with nearly half of his 36 total appearances on the tally making it into the uppermost tier. Meanwhile, SZA adds another leader to her growing catalog. The singer has racked up four No. 1s on this chart. Two of her leaders resulted from working with Lamar, and the two will surely perform them all during their upcoming joint tour.
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Is Headed For An Even Greater Hot 100 Domination
Kendrick Lamar continues to run the Hot 100, and he may do so for several more weeks, judging by how well his latest ruler is performing. The rapper's current hits – that's hits, plural – remain some of the most popular songs in the country, and next week, his presence on the tally may improve. Thanks to new collaborations with another powerhouse in hip-hop, Lamar might soon control more than 10% of the hugely competitive ranking once again. For the fourth consecutive week, Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' owns the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100. The smash now stands as the rapper's longest-running leader on the chart, surpassing his previous bests. Lamar isn't just topping the Hot 100 this week — he also claims multiple additional top 10 hits. 'Not Like Us' is steady at No. 3, remaining one of the biggest songs in the country nearly a year after its release. Elsewhere in the top 10, 'TV Off' with Lefty Gunplay slips slightly to No. 5. It may be on the decline, but it's performing spectacularly well on a number of other Billboard tallies, and it's unlikely to vanish anytime soon. Beyond the top 10, Lamar has a handful of additional hits on the Hot 100. 'Squabble Up' remains in the top 20 at No. 16. His second collaboration with SZA, '30 For 30,' dips to No. 20 but continues to rise on radio. Further down on the list, 'All The Stars' is still present at No. 33, while 'Peekaboo' with AzChike hangs on at No. 55. Lamar is already one of the biggest names on the Hot 100 right now, but next week, his control over the chart could expand. Playboi Carti just released his new album Music on Friday (March 14), and it's headed for a huge debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. If streaming activity is as massive as expected, all 30 songs on the project could hit the Hot 100, making it one of the biggest album debuts in recent history. Lamar is featured on two tracks from Music, which gives him an excellent chance to extend his winning streak. Lamar appears on Music tracks 'Back Door' with Jhené Aiko (stylized as 'Back D00r') and 'Good Credit.' Carti's latest full-length is projected to dominate streaming platforms, these collaborations may turn into major smashes. These collaborations could easily become new top 40 hits — and even challenge for a spot inside the top 10. Lamar isn't the only major name helping to make Music a blockbuster. Carti's new set boasts contributions from some of the biggest stars in hip-hop, including Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and Future, all of whom are likely headed for new Hot 100 smashes – with some about to earn several new wins.
